Freshmen and sophomores lead dairy judging and soil work
The freshmen and sophomores form a judging team for the Dairy Cattle Congress and collect soil samples for soil mapping. John Rooks warns about keeping samples away from small children. Juniors and seniors begin a farm management problem as the chapter reports an outlined program of work awaiting action. Both classes have taken several field trips this year with an enrollment of 40 students.
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The
Dairy Cattle Congress
John Rooks
Should High School Students Help In Community Affairs
Several students express support for youth involvement in community matters while urging balanced duties. Responses highlight benefits of responsibility, belonging, and learning through youth groups and civil service, with cautions about not overburdening teens.
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Pat McNertney
Community Chest
Jim Berg
yYes
Dick Scott
Jim Irwin
LaVonne Albin
Jerry Cleveland
Kay Griffel
Stay-at-Home Plea From Reinbeck Couple
A Reinbeck couple returned from a multi-state trip and urged readers to take a long drive to refresh, then appreciate home again. They criticize modern development and busy highways, calling for simpler roads and less intrusion into travel.
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Reinbeck
Reinbeck Courier
Time budgeting in high school helps focus effort
Donna Books urges students to plan time and avoid overloading by prioritizing a few key activities. She argues that balancing study with sports and clubs builds stronger grades and a better future, since excessive involvement can hinder specialization and success.
Victory celebration for football team over Jesup
Column honors Nook Broer for weekly help and notes a victory over Jesup. The writer praises ongoing success and looks forward with optimism as the team keeps winning.
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Jesup
Pride of EHS
Donna Rae Rooks, aka D. Rooks, is highlighted as senior class secretary and a standout of Marshalltown High School. The profile covers her birth in 1938, move from Wellsburg, early cheerleading, Glee Club, F H A roles, Hi-Lites writer, M Y F. offices, Girl Scout, Thespians, Eldorian editor, and ambitions to Iowa State for Home Ec with quirky goals like driving a bus and becoming a Waldorf chef.
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Donna
Glee Club
D . Rooks
Rook’s
Iowa State
the Waldorf
Eldora Band Selections Boost All-State Prospects
Eldora prepares for all state tryouts with five band members and four vocal quartets chosen to compete. Odd class happenings include a Santa Claus skit misread and a pep skit from last Friday described as a gasser by a first period economics student.
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Eldora
Santa Claus
Mary
College Costs and Admissions for Women in 1940s Iowa
The article lists tuition, room and board, and fees for several colleges including Iowa State Teachers College, State University of Iowa College of Education, Cornell, Iowa State College, Home Economics, and Simpson College. It notes entry requirements, such as high school graduation and specific coursework, and mentions Mr. Marsden holding bulletins with college prices for reference.
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Iowa State Teachers College
State University of Iowa
College of Education
Cornell
Iowa State College
Simpson College
Marsden
Traer Homecoming Looms At Albion In October Schedule
Oct. events list shows Traer Homecoming with a 7 30 p m game at Albion and a Traer game on Oct. 10 featuring Prath McFarland address at 9 a m. Oct. 11 includes a Hampton game at Traer and a sophomore game.
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Albion
Traer
Prath McFarland
Hampton
Polio survivor Prath McFarlin to lecture Friday
Eldora returns to welcome Prath McFarlin who, despite polio at age two, delivers a notable tenor. The lecture series opens Friday October 10 with season tickets sold in Mr Marsden’s office at a modest price.
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Prath McFarlin
Mr. McFarlin
Eldora
McFarlin
Local lecture series promotes season tickets at varied dates
The Eldora Herald Ledger lists five lectures for the season with savings on a five-program ticket. Oct 10 features Pruth McFarlin, Nov 10 Gilbert Groman, Nov 15 Al Bell, Mar 19 The Theater of Mr Poe, and Feb 27 Larry Tobler. Buy season tickets now.
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Gilbert Groman
al Bell
Mr. Poe
Larry Tobler
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Eee Pictures
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